San Junita Bakery – Elgin, IL: Hours, Menu & Directions

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1350 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120

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Address1350 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120

Phone(224) 806-2162

StyleMexican panadería

Time zoneCentral Time

From city center3.8 mi east

About San Junita Bakery

Set at 1350 East Chicago Street (60120), San Junita Bakery is a Mexican panadería about 3.8 mi east of central Elgin.

Our Elgin directory counts 21 bakeries in total, which works out to one bakery per 5,462 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is El Chicanito Bakery, 2.0 mi away.

Hours were not published with this listing. Most Mexican panaderías in Elgin open in the early morning, but phoning (224) 806-2162 first is a good idea.

What to order

Typical items at a Mexican panadería like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Pan Dulce

BigoteA twisted, mustache-shaped pastry made from laminated dough, brushed with egg and sprinkled with sugar for a crunchy, sweet shell.
ElotePan dulce shaped like an ear of corn, with a sugar topping scored into kernels over a soft, lightly sweet bread base.
ConchaA soft, brioche-like bun topped with a crumbly sugar crust scored into a seashell pattern, sold in vanilla, chocolate, and pink strawberry versions.
CuernoA crescent-shaped sweet roll, somewhere between bread and croissant, with a tender crumb and a sugar-dusted or glazed top.

Galletas y Polvorones

BesoTwo domed, cake-like halves joined with strawberry jam, then rolled in coconut or sugar to resemble a kiss; soft, sweet, and fruity.
CoyotaA thin, flaky disc from Sonora filled with melted piloncillo, offering a crisp shell and a molten, molasses-like brown-sugar center.
CortadilloSheet cake cut into squares and spread with bright pink sugar frosting and sprinkles, moist and simple with a vanilla flavor.
Polvorón de NuezMexican wedding cookies made with ground pecans, baked into small balls and rolled in powdered sugar for a soft, nutty crumble.

Empanadas y Rellenos

Churro RellenoA ridged fried churro rolled in cinnamon sugar and filled with cajeta, chocolate, or cream, crunchy outside with a gooey center.
Empanada de CalabazaA half-moon turnover filled with spiced pumpkin cooked down with piloncillo and cinnamon, with a tender, slightly flaky crust.
Empanada de PiñaA sugar-crusted turnover packed with sticky pineapple jam, its soft pastry shell giving way to a bright tropical bite.
Empanada de CamoteFilled with smooth sweet potato purée scented with cinnamon, this turnover is mellow and earthy, with a sugar-sprinkled crust.